Master of the Grotesque Vases (Italy, active early 17th Century) A still life of a foxglove, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in a gilt bronze mounted vase with butterflies on a book; and A still life of primroses, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in a gilt bronze mounted vase with a kingfisher on a stone ledge (2)Master of the Grotesque Vases (Italy, active early 17th Century)A still life of a foxglove, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in a gilt bronze mounted vase with butterflies on a book; and A still life of primroses, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in a gilt bronze mounted vase with a kingfisher on a stone ledge a pair, oil on canvas76 x 59cm (29 15/16 x 23 1/4in). (2)The 'Master of the Grotesque Vases' refers to a group of artists active in Italy in the 17th century, one of whom is thought to be the young Giacomo Recco (Naples 1603-1653).